Enzo Fernandez has shown a “really good attitude” since his return to Chelsea says head coach Xabi Alonso, as speculation over the midfielder’s future continues.
Chelsea agreed with Fernandez’s agent Javier Pastore in late May that the Argentina midfielder could leave for £120m but set a deadline of 14 August for any bids.
With last Friday’s deadline passing without a formal offer, the Blues have told Fernandez’s camp that the player is not for sale in this window.
Manchester City managed by Fernandez’s former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, are keen to sign the 25-year-old and believe the London club still want to do a deal.
But Alonso has indicated that the midfielder is focused as Chelsea prepare for their Premier League opener at Fulham on Monday.
Asked during his news conference on Thursday if Fernandez would still be at Stamford Bridge when the transfer window closes on 1 September, Alonso said: “Enzo is a Chelsea player. We are happy with him and he’s getting ready for Monday.”
Alonso added that the 25‑year‑old has “integrated really well” since rejoining the group after the World Cup and is “training really well”.
“I see him with a really good attitude and that’s what we want,” he said.
